US Bridges

CR 10/MCARTHUR Rd. over Canal No. 18

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E US 65-REED · Structure no. 000000000004464

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10/MCARTHUR Rd. over Canal No. 18 is a concrete slab carrying CR 10/MCARTHUR Rd. over Canal No. 18 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 10/MCARTHUR Rd.
CrossesCanal No. 18
Location0.6 MI E US 65-REED
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates33.70088, -91.43184
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic171 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10/MCARTHUR Rd. over Canal No. 18 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10/MCARTHUR Rd. over Canal No. 18 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10/MCARTHUR Rd. over Canal No. 18 carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 10/MCARTHUR Rd. over Canal No. 18?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10/MCARTHUR Rd. over Canal No. 18?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.